NAME: ___________________________________________ DATE: __________________

YEAR & SECTION: _________________________

PART I. DRUG COMPUTATION

DIRECTION: Compute the following problem. Show your solution.

1. A patient was brought to OB-Gyne Ward with a diagnosis of Preterm premature rupture of
the membranes (PPROM) which increased risk for infection. A physician orders
erythromycin 250mg PO, q6H for 10 days. The medication label reads 125mg per 5ml.
a. How many ml should the client receive?
b. How many was actually consumed?

2. The patient is ordered to have 2g of ampicillin for repair of 3rd degree lacerations of the
patient. The drug is available in 500 mg tablets. How many tablets should be given?

PART II. INTRAVENOUS FLUID COMPUTATION

Sample Scenario: You are the incoming morning shift (7-3pm) staff nurse of Annex 1 (OB-
GYNE) received the following fluid:

IVF : D5 LRS 1L X 6 HOURS

TO FOLLOW : D5 LRS 1L X 8 HOURS
LEVEL RECEIVED: 300 ML
DROP FACTOR : 15/60

COMPUTE IVFLUIDS FOR:

(SHOW YOUR COMPUTATION)

a. ml/hr
b. gtts/min
c. Time to change
d. mL to consume
e. mL to endorse